Books in Kid Detective Zet series

From Scott Peters, award-winning author and creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide, comes an enchanting adventure.Meet ancient Egypt's favorite young detectives: twelve-year-old Zet, his trusty kid-sister Kat, and their best friend, Hui. Packed full of whimsy, fun, and old-world charm.Can these three keen children solve the puzzle of the missing amulets? Travel back in time and find out!Detective Zet is on the trail of his latest mystery: priceless amulets are disappearing all over ancient Egypt's city of Thebes. The authorities have no clue where they've gone. To make matters worse, Zet's best friend is trapped in a secretive jewelry apprentice school and visitors aren't allowed! Armed with curiosity--and a brainy sister who can read and write hieroglyphics--Zet sets out in search of answers. Along the way, the siblings hunt for a meddling ghost, climb through a stinky garbage pile, sidestep a quick-tempered medjay police chief, and learn how hard it is to make a golden amulet. But when their backs are against the wall, Zet, Kat, and Hui rely on the one thing they know best: each other. Because friends, they stick together.• Watch out! This brain-teaser is infused with magic amulets . . .• Kid-friendly storytelling woven with mind-boggling facts!• Strange, missing artifacts abound• An evil gatekeeper guards the secret jewels• Short, fast-paced chapters make the Zet mysteries perfect if you're looking for great, easy reading kids booksWhat kids are saying: "I am 11 years old. I could not put this book down." What parents are saying:"has reread them more than once!"What teachers are saying: "students ask to borrow the book" Curl up with this old-school yarn from the author the Historical Fiction Society calls 'a natural and gifted storyteller'.A middle-grade mystery that combines Hardy Boys style sleuthing with heart-warming characters for an exciting puzzle that's perfectly suited for the whole family.The adventure starts here! Order today with one click, in print or for Kindle

From Scott Peters, award-winning author and creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide, comes the adventure of a lifetime.You, who have dug deep and sifted hard for a story to read, have unearthed an ancient treasure: a mystery from the dusty ages, when a kid could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . . 12-year-old Zet and his sister Kat love running their family pottery stall. But it's a struggle to keep afloat, now that their father is away fighting the Hyksos invaders. When the siblings learn that a valuable scroll has gone missing, Zet and Kat decide to join forces and play detective. They set out in search of clues. If they can solve the case, they'll win a huge reward for their family. Their problems will be over! Little do they know what troubles lie ahead. Kids will love this wild adventure. The hunt for answers sends the brave young duo running along the Nile, poking through strange temples bristling with towering pillars, sneaking past walls covered in ancient hieroglyphics, all in a land of glittering gold and mystery that the world has never forgotten. Praise for Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll: "A big hit in our library, can't keep it on the shelf." - E. Crow, Librarian "Action packed" - Middle Grade Fiction Finder 6th grade ELA/SS: "My co-teacher and I have used this book for the past 2 years and the students absolutely love it!" Janine Taft. Provides a smart step up for readers of Mary Pope Osborne, as it “lends itself to being read by kids moving beyond chapter books.” The short chapters provide easy wins for middle school readers and make it perfect for school reading lists. ~ Packed with fascinating ancient Egypt facts kids will love~ ACTION. SMART. EXCITING~ A fast-paced book for boys and girls age 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570)~ Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for middle-grade readers ages 8-14 Grades 3-7~ An action-oriented tale that’s a great way to introduce middle-school youngsters to the world of ancient Egypt For fans of Geronimo Stilton, National Geographic Readers, DK Eyewitness and DK Readers, Who Was King Tut (Who Was Series), You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy (You Wouldn't Want To Be Series), Addison Cooke, the Hardy Boys, the Sherlock Academy, Mummies in the Morning (Magic Treehouse) by Mary Pope Osborne, The Secret Lake, The Kingdome Keepers, and Summer of the Woods. A study guide is available at bit.ly/egyptstudy "I am 11 years old and I read this book, it was awesome I could not put this book down." ~ Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ If you love kids mystery stories, grab a copy and begin the adventure!

Will Zet and his friends save the day? Take a trip back-in-time for some ancient-world fun in this family-friendly adventure. 12-year-old Zet has a mystery on his hands: the ancient Egyptian Kingdom's royal daughter has vanished into thin air! No one knows where she has gone. People have searched up and down the Nile River, and at the ancient Temple construction site where she was last seen. So now it's Zet's turn to play detective--he's been appointed to investigate, because surely no one will notice a boy poking around for clues. But there's a problem. Zet's best friend, Hui, wants to help, and whenever Hui-the-joker gets involved, things tend to turn messy. The boys set sail down the Nile to a temple construction site. But with a suspicious boat captain on their tail, playing spy won't be easy. At least there's a pyramid to hide in, even as temple pillars are mysteriously falling over and crashing to the ground! And when the going gets rough, the boys have each others' backs. Because best friends, they stick together.Riddled with fascinating ancient Egypt facts! Trivia and page-turning action!What kids are saying: "go read it" "This book is the best mystery book I have ever read!!"What parents are saying: "nonstop action"Take an expedition off-the-beaten-track in this mystery for middle-graders who love to explore the world.

From award-winning author Scott Peters, creator of over 300 museum and science center exhibits worldwide, comes the adventure of a lifetime.Have you heard? A mummy is haunting ancient Egypt in this dusty treasure from the days of old, when a kid could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . .On a dark and spooky night, 12-year-old Zet finds a mummy haunting his doorstep. Soon, a rumor is zipping around town that Zet and his sister, Kat, are cursed! When customers start avoiding Zet's family’s pottery stall, the siblings decide to play detective. They need to put a stop to this mummy mystery, fast. If this brother and sister team can solve the case, their problems will be over. Kids will love this wild adventure. The hunt for answers sends the brave young duo paddling up the Nile on a wild mummy chase. They learn about mummification and the Egyptian afterlife, all in an ancient land of glittering gold and mystery that the world has never forgotten.Provides a smart step up for readers of Mary Pope Osborne, as it “lends itself to being read by kids moving beyond chapter books.” The short chapters provide easy wins for middle school readers and make it perfect for school reading lists.~ Packed with fascinating ancient Egypt facts kids will love~ ACTION. SMART. EXCITING~ combines Hardy Boys style sleuthing with historic trivia~ A fast-paced book for boys and girls age 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570)~ Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for middle-grade readers ages 8-14 Grades 3-7~ An action-oriented tale that’s a great way to introduce middle-school youngsters to the world of ancient EgyptWhat parents are saying: "My 10 year old is a resistant reader . . . he wanted to read all of them."For fans of Geronimo Stilton, National Geographic Readers, DK Eyewitness and DK Readers, Who Was King Tut (Who Was Series), You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy (You Wouldn't Want To Be Series), Addison Cooke, the Hardy Boys, the Sherlock Academy, Mummies in the Morning (Magic Treehouse) by Mary Pope Osborne, The Secret Lake, The Kingdome Keepers, and Summer of the Woods. Find the common-core study guide questions at: bit.ly/mummystudyGet ready for page-flipping thrills and chills, because kids love mummies!

Meet ancient Egypt's favorite young detectives: twelve-year-old Zet, his trusty kid-sister Kat, and their best friend, Hui. Packed full of whimsy, fun, and old-world charm.Can these three keen friends solve the puzzle of the missing amulets?Zet is on the trail: priceless amulets are disappearing all over ancient Egypt's city of Thebes. No one can figure out where they've gone. To make matters worse, Zet's best friend is trapped in a secretive jewelry apprentice school and visitors aren't allowed! Armed with curiosity--and a brainy sister who can read and write hieroglyphics--Zet sets out in search of clues. Along the way, the siblings hunt for a meddling ghost, climb through a stinky garbage pile, sidestep a quick-tempered medjay police chief, and learn how hard it is to make a golden amulet. But when their backs are against the wall, Zet and Kat rely on the one thing they know best: each other. Because siblings, they stick together. Watch out! This brain-teaser is infused with magic amulets . . . Kid-friendly storytelling woven with mind-boggling facts! Strange, missing artifacts abound An evil gatekeeper guards the secret jewels Loved by book clubs, parents, librarians, teachers, and most of all, kids! What kids are saying: "I am 11 years old. I could not put this book down." What parents are saying: "breezed right through them and has reread them more than once!" Curl up with this old-school yarn from the author the Historical Fiction Society calls 'a natural and gifted storyteller'. A middle-grade mystery that combines Hardy Boys style sleuthing with heart-warming characters for an exciting puzzle that's a firm favorite for the whole family. Set out for adventure!

You, who have dug deep and sifted hard for a story to read have unearthed an ancient treasure: a mystery from the dusty ages, when a boy could be a hero and fight for the good of all . . . 12-year-old Zet and his sister Kat love running their family pottery stall. But it's a struggle to keep afloat, now that their father has gone north to fight the Hyksos invaders. When the siblings learn about a valuable scroll that's gone missing, Zet and Kat decide to join forces. If they can find it, they'll win a huge reward for their family. Their problems will be over! The chase leads Zet and Kat into the hotspots of ancient Egypt. Little do they know what troubles lie ahead. Travel back in time and get lost in a mysterious land of hieroglyphics, gods, mythology, and majesty that the world has never forgotten. A modern children's classic. Provides a smart step up for readers of Mary Pope Osborne, as it "lends itself to being read by kids moving beyond chapter books." The short chapters provide easy wins for middle school readers and makes it perfect for school reading lists. This is a middle-grade book is an action oriented tale that's a great way to introduce young readers to the world of ancient Egypt. "A big hit in our library, can't keep it on the shelf. Don't miss this must-read!" - E. Crow, Librarian 6th grade ELA/SS: "My co-teacher and I have used this book for the past 2 years and the students absolutely love it!" Janine Taft. Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for Ages 8-14 Grades 3-7 | ACTION. SMART. EXCITING | Packed with Ancient Egypt References | Also available: BOOK 2: MYSTERY OF THE EGYPTIAN AMULET, BOOK 3, MYSTERY OF THE EGYPTIAN TEMPLE & BOOK 4, MYSTERY OF THE EGYPTIAN MUMMYCurl up with this old-school yarn from the author the Historical Fiction Society calls 'a natural and gifted storyteller'. Its page-turning plot combines combines Hardy Boys style sleuthing with heart-warming characters and an exciting puzzle that makes it a firm favorite with boys and girls. The adventure starts here! Order today with one click, in print or for kindle

A mysterious scroll. A city of ancient secrets. Meet history’s favorite kid detectives. 12-year-old Zet and his sister Kat love running their family pottery stall. But it's a struggle keeping it afloat, especially now that their father has gone north to fight the Hyksos invaders. When the siblings learn that a valuable scroll is missing, Zet and Kat decide to join forces. If they can find it, they'll win a huge reward for their family. Their problems will be over! Little do they know what troubles lie ahead. The chase leads Zet and Kat into forbidden temples, through a mysterious land of gold and majesty that the world has never forgotten. Join Zet and Kat in this well-researched, fun and exciting first mystery in the Kid Detective Zet series. "I am 11 years old and I read this book, it was awesome I could not put this book down." - UN, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ ~ Popular in numerous book clubs, classrooms, and homeschooling. Enjoyed by fans of Rick Riordan's Red Pyramid and the Kane Chronicles, the Hardy Boys, the Sherlock Academy, Secret Agent 6th Grader, Mara Daughter of the Nile, and The Golden Goblet. Our readers are going places."Action-packed" ~ Middle Grade Fiction Finder ★★★★★ "a natural and gifted storyteller" ~ Historical Novel Society ★★★★★ (Lexile: 490-570) A study guide is available at http://bit.ly/egyptstudy Buy now and begin the adventure!

Young detectives will never tire of this picture-search puzzle book. Readers can pore over 17 cleverly illustrated scenes of Bible events to find the answers to the questions posed on each page. Some puzzles involve looking for details of everyday life, others highlight things that happened in the Bible stories - offering hours of fun to readers as they search for the answers. With lots to find, this kind of picture book is particularly great for reluctant readers and visual learners, helping all children get an overview of the Bible's history and content as they super-sleuth their way through the book. Warning: may be addictive!

Young detectives will never tire of this picture-search puzzle book. Readers can pore over 17 cleverly illustrated scenes of events from the life of Jesus to find the answers to the questions posed on each page. Some puzzles involve looking for details of everyday life, others highlight things that happened in the Bible stories - offering hours of fun to readers as they search for the answers. With lots to find, this kind of picture book is particularly great for reluctant readers and visual learners, helping all children gain key insights into the life of Jesus as they super-sleuth their way through the book. Warning: may be addictive!

Looking for spooky Halloween books for kids? Four friends scramble to unmask the mummy that's haunting their ancient town of Thebes. Zany, fun, and fast-paced, it's perfect for kids age 9-12! When 12-year-old Zet comes face-to-face with a whispering mummy, Zet’s eyes practically pop out of his head. Goosebumps race down his neck. Why is a mummy haunting his front door? What does the scary monster want? Zet quickly joins forces with his 11-year-old sister Kat and best friend Hui. The three kids need to unwind this spine-tingling mystery fast, because there’s a zany rumor that they're cursed. If they don't, their world might just come unraveled! Clues send them tiptoeing through the hotspots of ancient Egypt--running into hieroglyphics covered tombs and frantically paddling up and down the Nile on a wild mummy chase. They soon suspect this will be their spookiest mystery ever! "Mummies. Curses. Clues to unravel...Scott Peters has done it again." ~ S.D. Brown, author of The Lake Quilt Mystery ~ Perfect for all kids ages 9-12 (Lexile: 490-570) "Excellent 'Indiana Jones' style mystery." - Top Reviewer 6th grade ELA/SS: "My co-teacher and I have used (Book 1) for the past 2 years and the students absolutely love it!" Janine Taft. Teachers, librarians, and parents will appreciate the ancient civilizations facts and geography and appropriate language for Ages 8-14 Grades 3-7 | #1 Amazon best-selling series in Children's Geography & Cultures > Action & Adventure | ACTION. SMART. EXCITING | Packed with Ancient Egypt References | Also available: BOOK 1, MYSTERY OF THE EGYPTIAN SCROLL, BOOK 2: MYSTERY OF THE EGYPTIAN AMULET, & BOOK 3, MYSTERY OF THE EGYPTIAN TEMPLE | FREE shipping when you get all 4 books in the series! Download the accompanying Common Core Reading Comprehension Materials here: https://www.egyptabout.com/2018/09/free-common-core-reading-comprehension.html Buy now!

"Action-packed" - Middle Grade Fiction Finder Something spooky is happening in ancient Egypt! Can these keen friends unwind the riddle of the moaning mummy? When Zet comes face-to-face with a mummy, his eyes practically pop out of his head. What's a mummy doing haunting his doorstep? As if that wasn't crazy enough, now a zany rumor is zipping around town -- everyone is whispering that he's cursed! Zet and his kid-sister Kat need to unwind this spooky mystery, fast. But it won't be easy with their two best friends: Hui won't quit horsing around as usual, and Princess Meritamen is forced to stay undercover just so she can sneak out of the palace. But as the spine-chilling figure creeps through the dusty old streets, they need to get down to business and start sleuthing. Clues send them tiptoeing through ancient Egypt's hotspots and paddling up and down the Nile on a wild mummy chase. Along the way, the four friends learn the secrets of mummification, dodge a quick-tempered medjay police chief, and creep through the creaky gates of an ancient cemetery. But when their backs are against the wall, Zet, Kat, Hui, and the princess rely on the one thing they know best: each other. Because friends, they stick together. - Watch out! This brain-teaser is infused with magic mummy secrets . . . - Kid-friendly storytelling woven with mind-boggling facts! - Strange artifacts abound - An evil gatekeeper guards the tunnel of truth What kids are saying: "This is an awesome series!!!" What parents are saying: "My 10 year old is a resistant reader and found these series of 4 books caught his attention so much so that he wanted to read all of them." Curl up with this old-school yarn from the author the Historical Fiction Society calls 'a natural and gifted storyteller'. A middle-grade mystery that combines Hardy Boys style sleuthing with heart-warming characters for an exciting puzzle that's a firm favorite for the whole family. Find the common-core study guide questions at: bit.ly/mummystudy Set out for adventure!

Love this book!!!! - Tassa DeSalada, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ In a golden era of pyramids live two young detectives. This is their adventure. 12-year-old Zet has a mystery on his hands. There's trouble in the kingdom. An important person has vanished into thin air. Zet is sure he can dig up clues. He needs to get down to business, fast. The problem? His best friend, Hui, wants to help. Hui loves joking around and things are bound to turn messy! The boys set sail down the Nile to a temple construction site. But with a suspicious boat captain on their tail, playing spy won't be easy. Soon they're escaping into dusty pyramid chambers, past columns covered in hieroglyphics, through a mysterious land of gold and majesty that the world has never forgotten. Join Zet and Hui in this fun and exciting mystery, perfect for all kids ages 9-12. What kids are saying: "I am 11 years old. I could not put this book down." What parents are saying: "My middle school aged daughter loved this set. She breezed right through them and has reread them more than once!" What teachers are saying: "I am reading this story to my sixth graders. students want to borrow the book." ~ Popular in numerous book clubs, classrooms, and homeschooling.(Lexile: 490-570) Our readers are going places. Other Zet mysteries include:Mystery Of The Egyptian AmuletMystery Of The Egyptian TempleMystery Of The Egyptian Mummy Buy now and begin the adventure